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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| House that must start all money or tax bills? | House of Representatives |
| Leader is the Vice President? | Senate |
| Leader is known as the Speaker? | House of Representatives |
| Representation is based on population? | House of Representatives |
| Term of office is six years. | Senate |
| Term of office is two years. | House of Representatives |
| The Supreme Court consists of how many justices? | 9 |
| This establishes the supreme law of the land | Constitution |
| What is a census? | Counting of the population |
| How often does the U.S. take a census! | Every 10 years |
| Which branch of government is known as Congress | Legislative |
| Name the highest court in the U.S. | Supreme Court |
| How many jjudges are on the Supreme Court? | 9 |
| The lead judge is called.... | Chief Justice |
| For how long does a Supreme Court Justice keep their job? | For life |
| How does a Supreme Court Justice get their job? | President appoints them |
| Why did the Articles of Confederation not work? | They were too weak |
| How did delegates settle arguments at the Constitutional Convention? | Compromise |
| Who is the leader of our military? | President |
| Why is the President called the Commander in Chief? | He/she leads the military |
| Who takes over if the President can no longer serve? | Vice President |
| Who takes over if the President and Vice President can't serve. | Speaker of the House |
| How is the Speaker of the House selected? | The House votes for someone from the political party with the most/ majority of representatives |
| What is the job of the legislative branch? | Make laws |
| What is the job of the executive branch? | Enforce or carry out the laws |
| What is the job of the judicial branch! | Interpret the laws |
| How many senators are there? | 50 |
| How many members of the House are there? | 435 |
| What do you call an idea or a new law? | A bill |
| Ratify means... | To approve |
| Veto means to... | Reject |
| Who is the Father of the Constitution? | James Madison |
| Who declares war? | Legislative Branch |
| Term of office is 2 years. | House of Representatives |
| Term of office is 6 years | Senate |
| Congress is also known as... | Legislative branch |
| The head of executive branch for a state. | governor |
| What is the General Assembly? | The legislative branch at the state level |
| This states the purpose of the Constitution. | the Preamble |
| What is an amendment? | a change or addition to the Constitution |
| What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? | protects the rights of individual citizens |
| 3/4 states must approve an... | amendment |
| Name an important duty of a citizen. | Voting |
| State Supreme Courts are found at the state or federal level? | Judicial branch of a state |
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